Acetone → 2,2-DIMETHYL-7-ETHOXY-6-METHOXY-4-CHROMANONE

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Reaction Conditions

Reaction Steps

In 100 ml of acetone 4.7 g (20 millimoles) of 6-hydroxy-7-ethoxy-2,2-dimethyl-4-chromanone are dissolved, whereupon 4.1 g (30 millimoles) of potassium carbonate and 4.5 g (2 ml, 30 millimoles) of methyl iodide are added. The reaction mixture is refluxed for 4 hours, the inorganic salt is filtered off, washed twice with 20 ml of acetone and the half of the solvent is removed. The residue is cooled to 0° C., the precipitated product is filtered off and dried to constant weight. Thus 4.6 g of the desired compound are obtained, yield 92%. Mp.: 120°-122° C.

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